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Tag: Rugby union

150 supporters watch rugby club’s festive fixture – but no Covid rules broken

Thursday, December 30, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Around 150 supporters were able to watch Caerphilly RFC’s Boxing Day match at Virginia Park, despite Welsh Government rules banning outdoor gatherings of more than 50.

Sports clubs react after supporters banned from attending games due to Omicron

Tuesday, December 21, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

With Omicron cases rising by the day in Wales, supporters have been banned from attending sports matches. But how have local clubs reacted?

Machen RFC begins 150th anniversary celebrations with match against Monmouthshire County

Monday, November 8, 2021Monday, November 8, 2021

Machen RFC is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. As part of its celebrations throughout the season, a commemorative game against invitational side Monmouthshire was played on Friday, November 5.

Welsh rugby icon on Wales’ controversial defeat to All Blacks in 1978

Monday, November 1, 2021Monday, November 1, 2021

Caerphilly-born Welsh rugby icon Steve Fenwick discusses Wales’ controversial 1978 defeat to New Zealand in his autobiography.

Bargoed extend unbeaten run, Bedwas defeated

Tuesday, October 19, 2021Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Bargoed remain unbeaten this season after beating Maesteg Harlequins, while Bedwas fell away to Trebanos.

Wins for Bargoed, Bedwas and Cross Keys

Tuesday, October 12, 2021Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Bargoed scored eight tries in a dominant win over Ystrad Rhondda, while Bedwas crushed Tata Steel and Cross Keys scored a late winner.

Bedwas beat Cross Keys in Challenge Plate opener

Tuesday, October 5, 2021Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Bedwas grinded out a win over Cross Keys at a rainy Pandy Park in the WRU Challenge Plate.

Flower switches codes to union following rugby league retirement

Tuesday, September 28, 2021Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Three-time Super League winner Ben Flower, from Abertridwr, has announced he is joining Pontypool RFC following his rugby league retirement.

Cross Keys second-row Lampard marks 400th appearance for club with win over Bedwas

Monday, September 27, 2021Monday, September 27, 2021

Thirty-six-year-old Lampard, who has played for Cross Keys since 2005, has the second highest number of appearances for the club.

Defibrillators to be installed at every rugby club in Wales

Friday, September 24, 2021Friday, September 24, 2021

The WRU has teamed up with the Calon Hearts charity to install the equipment, free of charge, at more than 300 clubs this season.

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